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- A prestigious tertiary-level institution where admission is usually by competitive entrance examination or concours. Places are much sought after as they are widely considered to guarantee more promising career prospects than the standard university institutions. Many grandes écoles specialize in particular disciplines or fields of study, e.g. ENA, Sciences Po, etc.
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- The French school system has three tiers: l'école maternelle (from the age of two); l'école primaire comprising cours préparatoire (CP), cours élémentaire 1 et 2 (CE1, CE2), cours moyen 1 et 2 (CM1, CM2); and l'école secondaire (collège and lycée). School attendance is compulsory between the ages of 6 and 16.
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